[Woodcarver] 1" Belt Sharpening equipment query

[WorkingInWood]

Hi Gord,
I've put some pics of my rig on my Picturetrail album titled "Sharpening".  Go to:
http://www.picturetrail.com/workinginwood

The
tools set in center punch holes in handle ends on the point.  The
distance from the point to the belt can be set by eye or more
accurately using the sine value of the bevel angle you want.  It
probable seems anal retentive to set bevel angles on carving tools but
I find it faster in the long run.  By setting the angle the same every
time less material must be removed to maintain the edge and therefore
the grind goes faster, not to mention all the tools cut at the same
angle.  This is more important in cabinet chisels and plane blades.
To
set a specific angle measure the total length of the tool and multiply
the value by the sine value of the angle you want.  For example the
length of the #8 gouge pictured is 9 and 1/4" and the sine value of 18
degrees is .30902.   Soooo- 9.25 x .30902 = 2.86" or approximately 2
and 7/8".  No problem.
Hope this helps.


Larry Robertson

http://mycarvingclub.com/Larry_in_Harrow
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